The Rockford IceHogs faced off against the Grand Rapids Griffins, ultimately losing 4-2 at the BMO Center. This match marked the Griffins' first victory against the IceHogs this season after two prior meetings.

Despite a scoreless first period, both teams had opportunities with power plays. The IceHogs had a goal disallowed early on, and both goalies, Sebastian Cossa and Drew Commesso, kept the game tied until the third period.

Gabriel Seger scored twice for the Griffins, while Frank Nazar and Artyom Levshunov responded for Rockford. However, Sheldon Dries' goal sealed the win for Grand Rapids, with Josiah Didier adding an empty-netter.